When The New York Times published an ad from the Committee to defend Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Freedom in the South, a chain of events started that set the foundation for today's interpretation of the First Amendment and libel law.

The First Amendment is one of three areas of interest to the Freedom Forum, along with the Newseum and diversity. The First Amendment Center shares a wealth of resources, from research to legal upates to podcasts. And if you ever wondered how to fill out a FOIA request, this site will tell you.